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Standards of Ethical Conduct

Rules establishing uniform standards of ethical conduct for officers and employees of the Executive branch of the Federal government (including but not limited to standards for dealing with the employee’s own and other financial interests, receipt of gifts, misuse of position, participation in outside activities, fundraising). View the Federal Standards of Ethical Conduct.